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Newsby StaffSeptember 18, 2013

Cummins Crosspoint subsidiary unveils new hybrid system

Crosspoint Kinetics’ S3000 hybrid system leverages evolved designs and technologies with improvements in durability and control software and is ideal for small paratransit and shuttle buses.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2013

MV to operate Fla. paratransit service

Under the terms of the contract, MV will manage operations, training, customer service, scheduling and dispatch and will partner with the Jacksonville Transit Authority on maintenance activities

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2013

Sun Van kills increased paratransit fare proposal

The decision was preceded by an hour of heart-wrenching testimony from parents of disabled children, advocates from local nonprofits and low-income senior citizens dependent on the paratransit service.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2013

OC Transpo's paratransit service to use unique smart card system

Para Transpo uses a zoned fare system that’s different from OC Transpo’s and uses many different vehicles, including taxis that are only on duty some of the time, making it difficult to use the agency's Presto system.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2013

Calif. paratransit expands service

Added stops to its Downtown Shuttle Route. Additionally, seniors and ADA riders may now transfer, free of charge, to the fixed-route system.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2013

Manatee paratransit operator named Fla. Driver of the Year

Patricia Adams, a former school bus driver, has been transporting 30 to 40 people daily to physical therapy, dialysis and doctors appointments safely for six years.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 3, 2013

Trillium to build CNG station for GRTC Transit

The agency is replacing all of its bus fleet — 152 buses — from diesel to natural gas, and 78 paratransit vehicles from gasoline to natural gas as vehicles are retired from the fleet.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2013

Chicago RTA to Send Ventra Cards to Paratransit Customers

In June, the RTA mailed more than 550,000 reduced fare, ride free and ADA paratransit customers mailers about the transition to Ventra.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2013

Meridian to add paratransit vehicles to product line

Buses will be manufactured on the 24-foot Mercedes Benz and Freightliner Sprinter chassis and the new Chrysler/Dodge/Ram ProMaster and full-size Ford Transit chassis.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2013

Okla. city looks to reduce paratransit service

Committee votes to recommend the service only be provided for rides within three-quarters of a mile of the fixed routes on the city's public transportation system, which is the minimum ADA requirement.

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